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HighSpeedInternet.com is the most comprehensive resource for comparing internet providers and improving your connection. We believe better internet connections bring better opportunities, and better opportunities make better lives.

Whether you need to find a new internet connection, test your speed, or troubleshoot your Wi-Fi, we can help you have the best possible experience with your internet.

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1,600+

providers in our database

12,000

customer reviews

6 million

completed speed tests

21 million

people found new internet service

Optimum AT&T Spectrum Brightspeed EarthLink Frontier Astound Broadband Kinetic Rise Broadband Hughesnet

Best internet deals in Houston

60-day money-back guarantee

Get free installation when you order online plus a 60-day money-back guarantee and included Wi-Fi equipment.

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Free $200 Visa Gift Card

Get a $200 Visa Reward Gift Card when you sign up for the Fiber 2 Gig plan.

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Free Installation ($150 savings)

Save $150 by getting free installation plus unlimited data on all internet plans.

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Bundle with Xfinity Mobile to save

When you pair Xfinity 150Mbps internet with Xfinity Mobile, you can get one line with unlimited data and get one FREE for a year.

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Fastest internet providers in Houston

Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Houston based on our proprietary data collected from over 50,000 speed tests, with an average download speed of 240Mbps. AT&T is a close second with fiber internet, followed by Frontier, Xfinity, Sparklight, and Astound Broadband (via enTouch and Grande).

Fastest
Spectrum

Price starting at

$49.99/mo.*
for 12 or 24 mos.

Speeds up to 1,000Mbps
(wireless speeds may vary)

View Plans for Spectrum
ProviderStarting priceSpeedRating
Astound Broadband $20.00/mo.†Up to 1,500Mbps4.0/5
AT&T $55.00/mo.‡Up to 5,000Mbps3.0/5
Frontier $44.99/mo.§
w/Auto Pay and Paperless Bill		Up to 5,000Mbps4.0/5
Sparklight $26.00/mo.||Up to 940Mbps3.5/5
Xfinity $19.99/mo.#
for 24 mos.		Up to 1,200Mbps4.0/5

See disclaimers.

Cheapest internet plans in Houston

The cheapest internet service in Houston is Xfinity, which starts at $20 per month. Optimum and Rise Broadband also stand out from the competition, offering budget plans priced well below most other providers in the city.

Cheapest
Xfinity

Xfinity Connect

$19.99/mo.*

for 12 mos. w/1yr contract

Speeds up to 150Mbps
View Plans for Xfinity
Provider & Plan namePriceSpeedRating
Astound Broadband 300 Mbps Internet $20.00/mo.†Up to 300Mbps4.0/5
Rise Broadband Internet 25 Mbps $25.00/mo.Up to 25MbpsN/A
Xfinity Connect More $30.00/mo.‡
for 24 mo.		Up to 300Mbps4.0/5
Optimum 300 Mbps Internet $30.00/mo.§Up to 300Mbps4.0/5
Optimum 500 Mbps Internet $45.00/mo.||Up to 500Mbps4.0/5

See disclaimers.

The cost of internet in Houston

Houston is one of the most populated cities in the U.S., with a cost of living that is 6% below the national average. Likewise, the cost of staying connected in Houston is well below the national average—11% lower, in fact.

The average Houston resident pays $72 per month on their internet bill, according to a new survey by HighSpeedInternet.com.

Despite being an affordable city on almost all fronts, 1 in 4 internet users in Houston feel like they overpay for the mediocre internet service they receive.

Read our 2024 Houston Internet Trends Report to learn more.

$72 average monthly cost of internet

$864 average annual cost of internet

$50,976 average cost of internet over a lifetime

Houston residents spend 1.5% of their income on staying connected

1 in 4 Houston residents say prices are not reasonable for the mediocre service they receive.

Disclaimers

Cheapest internet plans

* For 12 months with 1-year term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.

† No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $10 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Experienced speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.

‡ For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.

§ w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Terms apply.

|| For 1 yr. w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Wired connection. WiFi speeds may vary. Not available in all areas. Max auto renews after 6 months at then prevailing rate (currently $15.99/mo). Price sbjct to change. Terms apply.

Fastest internet providers

* Spectrum

  • For 12 months when bundled. Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.
  • For 24 months when bundled. Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter.

† Astound Broadband

  • 24 Month Internet Pricing. No contract required. Equipment priced separately. Includes $10 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.
  • No contract required. 24 Month Internet Pricing. Equipment priced separately. Includes $10 discount for 12 months w/ ebill & autopay. Experienced speeds may vary. Excludes surcharges and fees. New residential customers only.

‡ AT&T

  • AutoPay and paperless billing required. Monthly State Cost Recovery Charge in TX, OH, NV applies. . Service subj. to Internet Terms of Service at att.com/internet-terms. Offers may be modified, or discontinued, at any time without notice. Other conditions may apply to all offers. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds may vary. For more info, go to www.att.com/speed101.
  • Above pricing is after $10/mo Autopay & Paperless bill discount with a debit card or bank account; if using a credit card, then price is $5/mo more. Pricing includes Equipment Fee. Up to $99 install fee may apply, plus tax where applicable.

§ Frontier

  • w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill per month for 24 mos. One-time charge on disconnect applies.
  • w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 500/500 Mbps. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
  • w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 1000/1000 Mbps. Location dependent. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
  • w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 2000/2000 Mbps. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.
  • w/ Auto Pay & Paperless Bill. Max wired speed 5000/5000. Wi-Fi, actual & average speeds vary. One-time charges apply.

|| Sparklight

  • For the first 12 months. $50/mo Regular price. After 5TB of data usage, speed may be slowed for network management. Prices vary depending on location. Not all packages available in all locations.
  • For the first 3 months. $65/mo Regular price. After 5TB of data usage, speed may be slowed for network management. Prices vary depending on location. Not all packages available in all locations.
  • $80/mo Regular price. After 5TB of data usage, speed may be slowed for network management. Prices vary depending on location. Not all packages available in all locations.
  • Equipment, taxes, fees, and any applicable surcharge extra. $10 charge for each add’l 100GB; Up to $30/mo. Prices vary depending on location. Not all packages available in all locations.
  • Equipment, taxes, fees, and any applicable surcharge extra. Actual speeds vary and are subject to equipment limitations. Wi-Fi speeds will be substantially lower. Up to $30/mo. Prices vary depending on location. Not all packages available in all locations.

# Xfinity

  • For 12 months with 1-year term contract. Taxes and equipment not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Prices may vary by location.
  • For 24 months. No term contract. Taxes not included. Includes $10/mo automatic payments and paperless billing discount. Not available in all areas. Prices may vary by location.